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Virat Kohli Eyes Yet Another Sachin Tendulkar Record In Champions Trophy Clash Against New Zealand

Virat Kohli impressed everyone with his batting as the star India batter slammed a sensational century during the Champions Trophy 2025 encounter against Pakistan. It was a show of pure control by Virat who dominated the Pakistan bowlers and in the process, he went on to break multiple records previously belonging to legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar. India take on New Zealand in their next Group A match on Sunday and Virat will once again have the chance to achieve a major milestone. Kohli needs 105 runs to become the leading run-scorer among Indians in ODIs against New Zealand. Tendulkar currently tops the list with 1750 runs with Ricky Ponting (1971) leading overall.

'Backing From Higher Authorities': Ex-Pakistan Star's 'Champions Trophy 2025 Selection' Bombshell

Pakistan had a horrible outing in the Champions Trophy 2025 as the Mohammad Rizwan-led side was eliminated without a single win. They lost their first two matches against India and New Zealand while their last game against Bangladesh was washed out. The Pakistan cricketers faced a lot of criticism for their lack of form - both from experts as well as fans. Former Pakistan fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz feels that Pakistan's team selection was 'unbalanced' to begin with and even alleged that some of the players picked from the competition was there due to 'backing from higher authorities'.

Buttler steps down as England white-ball captain after Champions Trophy exit

England batter Jos Buttler stepped down as the country's limited-overs captain on Friday, days after their group stage exit from the ICC Champions Trophy.

"Hasn't Learned How To...": Wasim Akram's Brutal Dig At Pakistan Pacer Over Champions Trophy 2025 Show

Pakistan cricket team had a disastrous outing the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 as the Mohammad Rizwan-led side was eliminated from the semi-finals race after just two matches. Pakistan lost both of their opening games against New Zealand and India leading to their early ouster. The team came under a lot of fire with both experts as well as fans criticising the players for their lack of form. Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram was extremely critical of Shaheen Afridi and blasted him for his inconsistent performances. Shaheen took just two wickets in the first two matches of the competition.

Shubman Gill To Captain India Against New Zealand? Report Makes Big Rohit Sharma Claim

The Indian cricket team might just get a glimpse into the future in the Champions Trophy match against New Zealand, with vice-captain Shubman Gill likely to be given an opportunity to captain the team. With Rohit Sharma not hundred percent from fitness point of view, a report has claimed that the team management could decide to rest the skipper for the team's final Group A game in the Champions Trophy. Since India's progression to the semi-finals is already sealed, the management can afford to rest Rohit for the match.

Afghanistan wins toss and elects to bat against Australia in must-win Champions Trophy game

LAHORE: Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the coin toss under overcast conditions and elected to bat in Afghanistan’s must-win last Group B game of the Champions Trophy against Australia on Friday. Afghanistan made a big turnaround in the tournament when it eliminated England with a stunning eight-run victory at the same venue on Wednesday. Afghanistan, which lost the first match to South Africa by 107 runs, went with the same playing XI for the third successive game and banked on three spinners — Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad and ace leg-spinner Rashid Khan. Australia has three points from its record-breaking 352-run chase against England and a point from its washout game against South Africa at Rawalpindi. Australia named an unchanged side. New Zealand and India have already qualified for the semifinals from Group A with host Pakistan and Bangladesh eliminated. Lineups: Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (captain), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

Mohammad Hafeez Suggests Foreigner As PCB Chairman After Champions Trophy Debacle, TV Anchors Do This

The Pakistan cricket team is going through a tough time ever since its poor show in Champions Trophy 2025. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side faced an early exit from the tournament after losing two of its three group matches and finishing last in their group. Pakistan lost to New Zealand by 60 runs in the opening clash of the event before suffering a six-wicket defeat at the hands of arch-rivals India. Their last match, which was against Bangladesh, was washed out due to rain. The host team got a point for the abandoned game but it could not stop it from suffering the huge embarrassment of ending its campaign at the last position in Group A.

I 'lived the dream' - Conor Murray prepares to step away

Conor Murray says he has "lived the dream" as he prepares to move on to the next chapter of his rugby career.

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Virat Kohli Eyes Yet Another Sachin Tendulkar Record In Champions Trophy Clash Against New Zealand

'Backing From Higher Authorities': Ex-Pakistan Star's 'Champions Trophy 2025 Selection' Bombshell

Buttler steps down as England white-ball captain after Champions Trophy exit

"Hasn't Learned How To...": Wasim Akram's Brutal Dig At Pakistan Pacer Over Champions Trophy 2025 Show

Shubman Gill To Captain India Against New Zealand? Report Makes Big Rohit Sharma Claim

Afghanistan wins toss and elects to bat against Australia in must-win Champions Trophy game

Mohammad Hafeez Suggests Foreigner As PCB Chairman After Champions Trophy Debacle, TV Anchors Do This

I 'lived the dream' - Conor Murray prepares to step away